Preparation for the future: Bridging ISO 22000 & HACCP John G. Surak, PhD Surak and Associates Clemson, SC, USA
Marketplace issues Globalization of retailers Movement from a product oriented enterprise to a market oriented enterprise Moving toward a demand pull system Customer driven supply chain Customers demand a safe supply of food Consumers expect to eat products 12 months a year. Consumers do not care where the food is produced.
Food Safety and the marketplace Difficulties in managing a global food safety management system Differences in customer requirements Differences in regulations Certification may or may not be the answer to the marketplace demand for food safety
Food Safety and world trade World class companies can produce safe food anywhere in the world HACCP is part of a management system to assure food safety What happens when there is a foodborne disease problem with imported raspberries?
Food safety issues and international trade
Development of HACCP Three principles Seven principles Five preliminary steps and seven principles Five preliminary steps, seven principles, and prerequisite programs ISO 22000:2005
ISO standards Development of international standards Provide descriptions in a common language Facilitate harmonization Used for audits and certifications Meet marketplace needs Developed in a transparent manner All countries that are members of a Technical Committee are invited to participate in the development of the standard
ISO 22000 Globally recognized framework for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Common sense method to prevent food safety issues The intent is NOT a bureaucratic standard The intent is a food safety tool Applies the appropriate amount of resources for a robust food safety management system
Focus of ISO 22000 Management system Emphasis is BOTH strategic and operational Link business operations with food safety Food safety policy Food safety objectives Proactive rather than reactive Defines responsibilities for senior management
ISO 22000 State of the art food safety management system Incorporates Codex HACCP System and process focus Customer focus Links the prerequisite programs to the FSMS Increased customer confidence state of the art system Auditable standard
ISO 22000 Traceability Food safety approach Effective process performance Continual improvement with objective requirements Understand and fulfill requirements Customer Regulatory
ISO 22000 Food safety approach Interactive communications Enhanced validation requirements Systems approach and process approach to food safety management systems
ISO 22000 - System approach to food safety Suppliers Regulatory agencies Food producers Food manufacturers Retailers Wholesalers Distributors Food service Pesticides fertilizers and vet drugs Ingredient and food additive Equipment Cleaning and sanitizing supplies Packing Other services Consumers
ISO 22000 Process approach to food safety Planning and realization of safe products Preliminary steps for hazard analysis Hazard analysis Validation of control measures HACCP plan Operational PRP Implementation Monitoring and corrective actions Verification Improvement
Management system PRPs ISO 22000 ISO 22000 HACCP
Structure of ISO 22000 Structure Food management system Management responsibility Resource management Planning and realization of safe products Validation, verification, and improvement of the food safety management system
Certification process Select a certification body Optional pre-assessment and gap analysis Stage 1 assessment Review of Food safety manual and other documentation off-site Stage 2 assessment On site audit Registration Maintaining the certification
Benefits of ISO 22000 Implementing a food safety management system that goes beyond meeting regulatory compliance. Implementing a state of the art food safety system. Ensuring strong executive management commitment to food safety.
Benefits of ISO 22000 Demonstrating to current and future customers and suppliers the commitment to manufacturing safe food. Food safety is the responsibilities of every one in the food chain
Information on ISO 22000
Information on ISO 22000 Integrating HACCP and SPC http://www.nwasoft.com/press/mag_haccp.htm Strengthening the food safety management system http://www.foodquality.com/mag/10012006_11012 006/fq_10012006_SS2.htm A Global Standard Puzzle Solved? How the ISO Food Safety Management System Integrates HACCP and More http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/article.as p?id=1&sub=sub1
John G. Surak, PhD jgsurak@yahoo.com